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Originally Posted by sapiens
Yes, just tossing someone out is unfair. I don't think that giving someone who has no lease adequate time to move out is unfair. Say, a year from the beginning of the arrangement?
Yes, wanting to live with people you like in your own home is selfish. So is wanting to live with your wife and child rather than some random people who keep quiet and pay their rent. (Like me! I'd like a summer home in Chicago. Can I use your spare room?)
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As I see it, Mr. C has no idea this is coming. That's what I find unfair. He's been a good roommate. His only sin seems to be that he isn't the other guy. That's my objection, not the adequate time. Sorry if I didn't make that clearer.
According to the OP, they don't dislike Mr. C. They just like the other guy more. And the OP doesn't own the house; he's a renter who's seeking advice. I agree things would be different if he were the owner or if Ms. A had posted this herself. The rest of your argument is a bit of a strawman, though. I don't rent my house to my wife and kids. They all live here with me as co-owners (at least as far as my wife is concerned). If I chose to rent out the spare room to you (not that you're not welcome to visit), I'd have to clear it with The_Wife first since she's also an owner. If she rented from me, it might be a different story.
Back in the day, I lived in a huge apartment overlooking Lake Michigan with 2 of my best friends. It was under $500 per person with 2400 square feet. It was a seriously sweet space. When my friends got job opportunities elsewhere, it fell to me to replace them, and as the principle lease holder, I had to make these kinds of decisions. That's why I'm so incredulous about the situation.